Are you an experienced researcher with strong project management skills? Are you an analytically minded individual who gets excited about ambitious research projects and understands their value?

Looks like we could have just the role for you ….!

We are looking for an experienced individual to join Mencap’s Research Team as an Impact Project Manager. This is a really exciting moment in Mencap’s history. For the first time, we are seeking to understand the impact of the support we provide to people with a learning disability, particularly on the quality of life of the people who are supported. With thousands of people being supported with varying severity of need; based in different settings; across multiple locations – this will be a really inspiring and rewarding new piece of work.

Mencap is seeking a researcher to join the team delivering this work, on a 12 month, full-time (37.5 hours per week) contract. The successful candidate will report into the Research Manager and overall oversight of the programme of work will jointly rest with the Head of Research & Evaluation and Head of Practice Strategy. This role will project manage the delivery of the research work on a day-to-day basis and will take a lead on the data analysis and reporting. The role will be well supported by colleagues in the Research; Quality and Operational teams.

Mencap has already agreed a broad approach to delivering this impact work. The first 12 month period covered by this role will be a pilot phase. We will be testing two surveys with a sample of the people we support. One is a validated tool for measuring quality of life from the Netherlands, and the second will be a survey developed by Mencap ourselves. The pilot phase will test the practical application and relevance of the tools with the people we support. At the end of the pilot phase, an approach will be recommended for roll out with all of the people we support.

We are looking for a skilled researcher to support the management and delivery of this work. You will have project managed complex research projects in the past and will have worked well as part of a team. You will have experience in quantitative and qualitative research techniques and will be able to demonstrate strong analytical skills.

Does this sound like you?

If the answer is yes, then we would love to hear from you!

Please click the “Apply” button to submit your application today, and springboard you career to new heights…. Good Luck!